At Rebel Rescue South Korea, our mission is simple but powerful:
to change the lives of dogs in South Korea by rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving homes for the abandoned and abused.
We believe that every dog and cat—no matter their past—deserves a future filled with respect, kindness, and love. Our team of passionate volunteers works tirelessly to ensure each dog and cat receives the care, healing, and the second chance they deserve.
Compassion – We treat all animals and people with empathy, kindness, and respect.
Teamwork – We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to achieve our shared mission.
Commitment – We are dedicated to improving the lives of animals and continually strengthening our organization.
Resilience – We adapt and persevere through the challenges of animal rescue and the dynamic needs of the military community we serve.
Rebel Rescue South Korea was founded by a small group of volunteer military spouses who helped at the Asan Cheonsawon Shelter in 2020. During our time there, RRSK worked hard to find loving homes for about 200 dogs, providing veterinary care and much-needed love to animals who had so little.
Since the closure of Asan Cheonsawon Shelter, our mission remains unwavering—to continue changing the lives of dogs in South Korea.
Today, we operate on a smaller scale, caring for about 50 dogs at any given time at our shelter in Pyeongtaek. We've also expanded our work to include our feline friends. We are proud to have expanded our team to include expats passionate about making a difference and an amazing Korean volunteer team that helps us navigate the unique challenges of rescue work in a foreign country.
We rescue dogs—and cats! —from kill shelters, hoarding situations, meat farms, and the streets. Many of these animals arrive with trauma and need support to learn to trust people again. Our ultimate goal is to find each dog and cat a loving, forever home.
